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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.80, 36,696.96 and 17,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.80, 36,696.96 and 17,154 is: 23,668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.80 : 36,696.96 = 17,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.80/36,696.96 = 17,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.80x = 36,696.96 × 17,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.80x = 629,499,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,499,651.84/26,596.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,668.25

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